Why is iPlayer so slow to load?

Why is iPlayer so slow to load?

Buffering is caused by the internet connection between your router and your device cutting off and joining again, so to play a programme smoothly and without interruption, you’ll need a good internet connection.

What broadband speed do you need for iPlayer?

A good broadband speed for streaming is at least 1.5 megabits per second (Mbps) for TV services such as BBC iPlayer for standard streaming, or 2.8Mbps for HD quality. For Netflix, the minimum speed required is about 3Mbps for standard streaming and 5Mbps for HD.

Why has BBC iPlayer radio stopped working?

We closed the international iPlayer Radio app in November 2020 as part of our plan to make BBC Sounds the one place for all BBC audio.

Why does my internet radio keep buffering?

You may experience frequent buffering if your network connection doesn’t have enough bandwidth for your station’s stream. Increasing the buffer values will allow more audio to be buffered before the stream starts playing, increasing the chance of a smoother continued play experience.

Why is BBC iPlayer quality so bad?

BBC iPlayer uses technology called Adaptive Bit Rate (ABR) that can reduce or increase the video quality depending on your available internet speed. So if your internet connection is slow or being used by several devices, it will play the video at a lower quality to fit the available bandwidth, rather than buffering.

How do I get to BBC iPlayer settings?

You’ll need open the BBC iPlayer app on your Tv or console, then head to the Settings menu.

1. Go to Settings & Help.
2. Then go to Help.
3. Click on System Information.
4. On the System Information screen, take note of the following:

How do you change the speed on iPlayer?

On the website, click the settings cog in the playback bar then click Video Quality and choose Low or Medium. On connected TVs, go to Settings in the BBC iPlayer app, then Video Quality.

How do I improve BBC iPlayer quality?

To change the video quality, use the settings cog in the playback bar (next to the subtitles icon). Connected TVs: Go to Settings then Video Quality and select High Definition or Standard Definition. Seeing a Best Quality option instead?

Can you listen to radio on iPlayer?

Get Radio 1 on your mobile or tablet through the iPlayer Radio App… Stream or download all our programmes, podcasts, playlists, mixes and more wherever you are.

Why does BBC radio keep cutting out?

We’ve found that if you have Battery Saver mode enabled on your Android device, playback will stop when either: Your phone is locked. You launch another mobile app.

Why is my internet connection so slow on BBC iPlayer?

You’ll actually need a little more bandwidth than this to watch programmes on BBC iPlayer. If you think your internet connection is slower than expected, please contact your internet service provider. What should I do if the programme is buffering?

Why is my broadband so slow?

The more gadgets you have using a connection at the same time, the slower your broadband will be. This particularly affects slow non-fibre optic broadband connections, as there’s less bandwidth to go around.

What can I do if my internet speed is slow?

Try switching off other devices using your network at the same time as they will be competing for bandwidth and may slow down your connection. This is especially the case if devices are downloading or uploading anything.

How do I adjust the video quality on BBC iPlayer?

BBC iPlayer on mobiles and tablets will automatically adjust the video quality according to your internet connection at that time. If you’re connecting via WiFi, try a wired connection to help rule out interference from another WiFi network.